What Happens If You Don't Get Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Wisdom teeth – despite the pleasant name, they can cause a whole
lot of trouble!

Wisdom teeth are the final set of “adult teeth” to emerge in
your mouth. Also known as
third molars, they tend to appear by the time you’re 25. Some people get them
as early as age 17.

The problem is that by the time they arrive, the party is already full.
These third molars are inessential to dental health, and they often cause
problems as they emerge. They can typically be spotted on X-rays long
before they break through the gums.

The following problems with wisdom teeth are very common:

They Can’t Fit into Your Mouth

Many experts believe these teeth were last in vogue around 100 million
years ago, when prehistoric humans had much larger skulls. These days,
many people simply don’t have room for their third molars, making
them functionally useless.

They Become Impacted and Cause Pain

In a best case scenario, wisdom teeth will cause no disruption to the mouth.
Some people don’t even get them, no matter how many years go by.
The worst case is very different: The emerging teeth can become stuck
in the jaw.

They Crowd Your Other Teeth

In youth, some people have “crowded” teeth. These come in at
the wrong angle and generally require braces to correct. Just like your
other teeth, third molars can come in at a radical angle. This can disturb
other teeth and may loosen or damage them.

What Happens if You Don’t Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Wisdom teeth removal is not necessary for everyone. Some people will find
these new teeth suit their mouth just fine. Others will never get them
at all. Once you notice them, however, there’s a very high likelihood
that they will cause you some trouble.

In fact, big problems can start before wisdom teeth are even visible.

In many cases, these teeth will only partially erupt from the gums. This
makes them an easy target for a bacterial infection, pericoronitis. Some
symptoms include:

Swelling of gum tissue due to an accumulation of fluid

An unexplained “bad taste” in the mouth

Swelling of lymph nodes located around the throat

Trouble opening or closing the mouth

In a typical
pericoronitis infection, food or plaque gets caught under gum tissue damaged by the
semi-erupted third molars. This creates the conditions for an infection
which, if untreated, can cause serious health consequences. The infection
may spread from the tooth to the jaw and cheek.

To make wisdom teeth removal as simple and comfortable as possible, it’s
important to get it done before any infection takes place. Once an infection
occurs, swift medical attention is needed.

Biscayne Wellness Center

At Biscayne Wellness Center in Miami,
wisdom teeth removal is fast and easy. The Center has years of experience with quick, painless
extraction of impacted third molars. Generally, the excess teeth can be
removed in just one short session.

The secret to the process: Dr. Julio.

Dr. Julio E. Hernandez, D.M.D., is one of the leading dentists in South
Florida. He offers more than two decades of experience in orthodontics,
post-orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. An expert who blends art and
science in crafting beautiful smiles, Dr. Julio shares his expertise on
many television shows. In the Sunshine State and beyond, people trust
Dr. Julio with their teeth!

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